Pharmacy

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Curriculum

Students are taught general subjects (chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, anatomy, physiology etc.) during the first and second academic years. Later, more attention is given to newly emerging fields in the study of pharmacy: molecular biology, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutics. The clinical aspects of modern pharmacy are given a stronger emphasis each year. The study programme includes 6 months of practical training at both public and hospital pharmacies.

Lithuanian language is taught during the first 2 years.

Teaching Method

Pharmacy is taught in semesters, each of them ending in examinations or project presentations. Studies consist of lectures (30 per cent of the curriculum) and seminars/practical sessions, which are the main teaching methods and make up to 70 per cent of the entire curriculum.

Evaluation of performance

Examinations are taken or projects are presented upon completion of each subject.

The pharmacy study programme is completed by a masters thesis defence.

Competences you gain

Graduates in pharmacy will have the ability to:

· assess pharmaceutical activities considering ethical, social, economical and safety aspects;

· organise and carry out the wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical preparations, sale (delivery) of pharmaceutical preparations for persons and provision of pharmaceutical services and care in pharmacies;

· organise and carry out the production of pharmaceutical preparations in pharmacies and industrial enterprises and quality assurance considering the good practice requirements;

· organise and carry out a standard laboratory tests of pharmaceutical preparations;

· employ modern information technologies to solve the problems of pharmaceutical activities;

· apply the newest theories, methods and technologies of pharmaceutical science in practice.

After graduation

After successful completion of the programme and obtaining the diploma, students can work in public or hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesale and delivery companies, laboratories carrying out scientific pharmaceutical research, institutions providing scientific pharmaceutical services, state regulatory institutions or can be employ as specialists in pharmacy in hospitals and other drug therapy-related institutions. Graduates may also consider undertaking further postgraduate research and study for a PhD.

Students are taught general subjects (chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, anatomy, physiology etc.) during the first and second academic years. Later, more attention is given to newly emerging fields in the study of pharmacy: molecular biology, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutics. The clinical aspects of modern pharmacy are given a stronger emphasis each year. The study programme includes 6 months of practical training at both public and hospital pharmacies.

Lithuanian language is taught during the first 2 years.

International students could be admitted into the English programme of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and meet the Entrance Exam requirements. Good grades in biology, chemistry and physics will give preference. Good knowledge of English language is obligatory.Items to be submitted (in English or with an authorised English translation): 1. Application form;2. Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate confirmed by the governmental;3. Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school courses verifying successful completion of General Biology and General Chemistry;4. Passport or ID copy;5. Health Certificate based on complete medical examination;6. Three passport-type photographs (3x4 cm); 7. Application fee 350 EUR (nonrefundable). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 5.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL iBT® test: 60